The combination of the race tuned geometry, floaty suspension and functional build kit, makes the Nukeproof Mega 275c Pro an extremely capable bike.
£4,199.99
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Canyon Spectral AL 6.0
Our Trail Bike of the Year 2018, the Canyon Spectral AL is the 27.5in bike which all others are measured. It’s undergone revisions to make it more capable.
£2,249.00
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Canyon Torque CF 8.0
The new 175mm travel Canyon Torque CF 8.0 shares a lot of the same design cues as the Trail Bike of the Year winning Canyon Spectral.
£3,199.00
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NS Define 130 2: first ride review
Based in Poland, NS has built a reputation for modern, forward-thinking bikes like this new NS Define 130 2 29er.
£3,899.99
Trek Fuel EX 9.8 review
The updated Trek Fuel EX now features storage in the downtube, 29er wheels, more travel and a gorgeous frame… oh and it’s rollicking fast too.
£4,750.00
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YT Industries Capra 29 CF Pro Race
Does it matter that the YT Industries Capra 29 CF Pro Race hasn't racked up Enduro titles like the YT Tues downhill bike? We don't think so.
£4,799.00
Santa Cruz Tallboy: first ride review
The new Santa Cruz Tallboy blends big bike geometry with small bike travel: so is it a trail bike, an XC bike, or something else entirely?
£7,299.00
BMC Trailfox AMP SX: first ride review
BMC Trailfox AMP SX gets the treatment to make it more gravity focused. A 170mm Fox 36 fork slackens the head angle and gives you 20mm more travel up front.
£7,499.00
YT Capra 27 CF Pro review
This YT Capra 27 CF Pro version is entirely carbon (there’s no alloy rockers or chainstays as before) to save grams and refine the look.
£3,599.00
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Vitus Sommet 27 CRX review
This £3,500 carbon Vitus Sommet 27 CRX has the brand’s top-level 160mm enduro chassis that weighs over 300g less than the alloy version.
£3,495.00
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Radon Jab 9.0 HD MS review
The Radon Jab's stealth carbon chassis uses a 4-bar layout to deliver 160mm travel and sports some seriously sculpted profiles, braces and sharp headtube.
£3,356.34
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Hope HB130: first ride on Hope’s trail bike 29er
Hope launched its first complete mountain bike, the HB160, to a lukewarm reception. Now it's back with a brand new 29er trail bike - does the Hope HB130 pack some…
£6,299.99
Kona Process 134 CR DL 29: first ride review
For the latest Kona Process 134, Kona has combined the best parts of two platforms to produce a trail bike that fast, fun and ridiculously capable.
£6,199.00
Merida One-Twenty 400 review
By using wheelsize specific frames for the size S and M bikes, Merida gives riders the option of 27.5in or 29in wheels on the two smallest sizes.
£1,500.00
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Jamis Dakar A2 review
This year, Jamis has upped the stakes. The price of the entry-level Jamis Dakar A2 has crept up by £100 and Jamis has made some key revisions to the spec.
£1,100.00
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Giant Stance 2 review
It’s been three years since we last tested the Giant Stance and a lot has changed in that time. For starters, the price has shot up by £400.
£1,399.00
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Niner RIP 9 RDO 27.5 4-Star first ride
Built around twin-link suspension the Niner RIP 9 RDO 27.5 pumps out 140mm travel. Its Ribcage construction and shorter seat tube accommodate long droppers.
£6,399.99
Transition Sentinel Carbon GX: first ride
The full carbon Transition Sentinel frame looks super slick, and ticks just about every box in the ‘modern geometry’ checklist.
£4,799.00
Scott Gambler 900 Tuned first ride review
After a long and very public development process the new Scott Gambler has been unleashed, and it's lighter and faster than ever before.
Saracen Traverse Elite: first ride review
Saracen Traverse 29er sports a modest 100mm rear travel via a pivotless ‘Flex Stay’ carbon rear triangle, this combined with an aluminium front triangle.
£2,999.99